From Microscopes to Satellites
Students investigate how scientists use satellites and microscopes to study the ocean using light and color.
Activity type:
Teacher led NASA based instructional activity in classroom
NASA resources used:
NASA Educational Resource NASA Personnel Item(s) purchased with NES grant money NASA/NES funded/provided workshop/conference Visit to a NASA facility
Primary performance objective:
Increase student interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and geography.
Needs:
This activity addresses these needs as defined in the Johnson Junior High School needs assessment: Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements. Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.
Content:
Science
Student investigations involved:
Yes Students will investigate how light is used to study pytoplankton.
Was this activity influenced by any NASA professional development?:
No

 

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